Research, Theories, and Test Projects
Here's where I put my new, crazy ideas--before I buy the fabric and before I actually make it practical, wearable, and/or justified. I occasionally put items of interest to me that will or will not turn into projects. Here's some that are in the works:
- Panel-style Bellydance Belt
- Retro Plaid Circle Skirt
Completed Projects
Victorian Corsetry
One of my first costuming loves was corsetry, not because I liked the tight lacing or any modern connotations, but rather because I found the posture, asthetics, and construction style appealing. In the future, I hope to have more information on various corsets I've completed below and in the gallery.
- Pomegranate with White Silk Flossing
- Cream Silk with Lace
Gothic Cranberry Wool Gown
We're talking 1350-1420 AD, not dark and depressing teenagers, here. This is a handsewn wool gown, fully lined--bodice in linen, skirt in cotton--and fitted with slim sleeves, wrist-to-elbow handmade grey wool buttons and handworked eyelets for lacing the front shut. Read more here.
Gothic Blue Linen Gown
Currently in progress and based off of the original pattern used for the Cranberry Wool gown, but with short sleeves. More here.
Gothic/Medieval Accessories
Accessories include:
- Blue and white tablet woven belt with pewter buckle and end fitting;
- Honeycomb smocked linen apron, in the style of the Luttrel Psalter and later German works;
- Turnshoes;
- Gold silk pouch with long tablet woven strap;
- Veils, hats, and other headwear;
- Fur-lined, dagged-edge wool hood.
Modern/Norman Green Tunic
Intended to be a modern take on the style seen from 1250-1350 in what is now England; M'lord wanted a comfortable camping tunic that would fit like something he was used to. See more here.
Other Miscellany
Every so often, when people beg me nicely and grovel at my feet, I make costumes for other people, or just costumes that make me laugh. Pictures may or may not exist for:
- 'Uhura' Star Trek Original Series Red Dress
- The Fertility Fairy
- Can Can / Dance Hall Girl
- Ravenclaw Student's Robes
- Lord of the Rings-inspired Elven Gown